The second choice is a fragment, not a complete sentence.
I believe the correct choice is number one, because if you turn the sentence around, it answers the question of why the crowd is gathered. You may want to confirm on the website chompchomp.com (Grammar Bites).
Okay i just need more points so i am replying to this but is this even a question I don’t understand
Explanation:
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The excerpt has the characteristics of a 'Neoclassical' poem, including its usage of 'heroic couplets' and its 'elevated' style of language.